NDOVU KUU, JOVIAL AND MASAUTI SET TO PERFORM AT JAMHURI DAY CELEBRATIONS

The Permanent Presidential Music Commission (PPMC) has announced a list of artistes set to perform at this year’s Jamhuri Day at the Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.

The commission has put together a list of young, seasoned musicians and dancers. “The songs have fused both cultural and contemporary Kenyan music. The cultural music focuses on the 5 lyres from Kenya and the one and only harp from Kenya, while the contemporary music focuses on patriotism and nationalism.” Read the statement.

Some of the popular artistes billed to perform in this year’s Jamhuri Day Celebrations include; Ndovu Kuu, Jovial, Masauti, Brandy Maina, Faith Stan, Dufla Diligon, Mak Adem, Timmy TDat and the Tis The Season Ensemble comprises of seasoned musicians like Atemi, Chris Adwar, Manasseh Shalom, Serro and Wambura Mitaru. 

Young artists who stood out from the National Youth Talent Development Programme will also be part of the entertainment programme. They include; Kaka Mlezii, Catherine Muhia, Nicole Ogama, Patricia Yebei, Sheryl Faith, Jerry Ayimba, Christine Muthoni, and Bradley Bett. 

“Kenya has a diverse cultural heritage especially in music and Permanent Presidential Music Commission is committed to ensure its protection and development through quality productions such as during national celebrations. The story of the lyres and the harp is a PPMC initiative; one whose purpose is to showcase the different stringed instruments within the Kenyan communities.“